Project Achieve

About Project Achieve

Project ACHIEVE operates as an evidence-based, continuous school improvement program that has been active in districts across the United States since 1990. The organization's efforts are centered on assisting schools in maximizing the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral progress of all students. This is primarily achieved through the implementation of effective multi-tiered support systems, with a particular focus on students experiencing academic and behavioral challenges. The firm serves a wide range of educational institutions, including public and alternative schools, special education centers, juvenile justice facilities, and Head Start programs in urban, suburban, and rural settings.

The business model combines direct consulting services with the sale of educational materials. Revenue is generated through various channels, including professional development presentations and keynotes, grant-writing assistance, expert witness testimony, and the sale of publications, webinar subscriptions, and online courses. The program is directed by Dr. Howard M. Knoff, a consultant with over 35 years of experience in the education sector, whose work is foundational to the Project ACHIEVE model.

The core service is a comprehensive school improvement process built around seven interdependent components. These include strategic planning, problem-solving processes, professional development, academic instruction and intervention, behavioral instruction and intervention (such as Positive Behavioral Support Systems), parent and community outreach, and data management for accountability. A significant milestone was achieved in 2000 when the U.S. Department of Health & Human Service's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognized Project ACHIEVE as an evidence-based model prevention program.